These arethe things that I am:

I am obsessing over my lent thing. Seriously, I suck at sacrificing things I love. And Every. Single. Time. I blow it, I think of Jesus not sucking at sacrificing His life for me. So there's that. But still. I disappoint myself.

And, obsessing over the beauty of Vancouver. Sandra and I zipped downtown after work to take some pics of the blossoming cherry trees at the Burrard St Station:

We parked at Kaitlynn's place in Kits and walked over.

First stop was Yew Street.

Then Kits Beach:

Then we walked over the Burrard St Bridge:

And strolled past some churches:

Til we finally got to our destination:

From there we walked over to English Bay to watch the sun set on the patio at Milestones and felt very urban. And hip.

my most recent visit with my dad. And how he wants to go on a cruise. With everyone. He feels good; he's not sick, and he has no pain. He wants to do something. Anything. Be around 'his' people... After two years, the Kinsmen Lodge is not home for him. "I want to go to my home. I want to live with Billie."

Events: Like, Max's upcoming Cake Night, the World Cup in Brazil, the weddings I'm invited to this Spring/Summer/Fall, the one night showing of Irreplaceable, opening weekends of some movies I've been following, the publishing of some books my friends have been writing.

People: like my family, my friends, my friends' kids, my kids' friends, folks struggling with addiction, people who are struggling in their marriages, and a whole wack of creative folks who are in the arts/entertainment industry. Actors, writers, producers, musicians, and so on.

and to balance that all out, I'm also reading the next book in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

9. I am happy about:

SPRING! It's here!

Daylight savings! The evenings are soooo long.

Two more days of sunshine expected. Exclamation mark.

The way God gives me glimpses into the way He's at work.

10. I am remembering:

My childhood. Walked through the Tynehead trails on Sunday afternoon, and WHOA. I used to swing on a rope over this creek with our little gang of Tynehead friends (Me, Jim, Julie, Roger, Tina, Jean-Paul, Dale...) NOW? It's a park. A fabulous park:

Back in the 70's this was our private playground... and on Sunday? There were hundreds of folks and their dogs walking around. Someday my grandchildren will wander through this trails. I kinda love that thought.

Three things I'm thankful for:

1. Four day weekend coming up. And the Best Church Services of the year to look forward to.

2. I'm thankful that my dad and mom love me. And that they've been generous with their lives. I've been living in mom's basement and driving my dad's truck. I'm that loser daughter ... Haha. I will pay it forward with my kids. It's just what parents do.

3. I'm grateful that Mark still gives me hockey tickets. Thankful that I have a cousin who loves making the commute from the boonies to sit and talk with me through the games.

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About Me

I love the sunshine, making detailed lists, getting on airplanes, being a part of great conversations and hanging with my kids.
I don't like coffee, cilantro or coconut. Not cool, Jane. So not cool.
I pray. Alot.
I'm the Director of Creative Production at a non-profit where my love of list making comes in handy.
Welcome to my blog. xo